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Hi, I'm Jingru Zhao!

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Featured project

LinguaLearn PDF Extension

Inspired by my background as a non-native English speaker turned ESL teacher for approaching 6 years! LinguaLearn is the extension I designed with a web developer to help ESL learners read through long excerpts in higher education.

  1. 01Problem discovery
  2. 02Onboarding flow + PRD
  3. 03Working prototype
  4. 04User Iteration
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Chrome extension interface mockup

System Behavior (Substack)

  • Why BeReal Couldn't Turn Viral Growth into a Sustainable BusinessRetention loops
  • Growth
  • Onboarding
Featured analysis

A [Personal] Proposal for Netflix

Re-Introducing: Netfilx ambiance

User PersonalizationSocial MediaTime-Measured Usage
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Open to APM & Product Strategy internshipsuser psychology & incentive structuresfinancial modelingmechanical tangibilityprimary user researchindustry expert interviewsUI/UX designPythonPRDFigmaGit/GitHubAI literate
Currently

Currently building out a project to reduce the FOMO associated with AI. Imagine a translator function that translates all possible forms new technology into familiar formatting. This is a "learn it once" helper to reduce the time spent on "onboarding" a new tool into the work of discovery, creativity, and iteration.

How I think

I take a structured framework built on my studies on logic and mechanics to reimagine ideas in 2D and 3D.

Writing →
3D Projects
  • Reusable Flosser Structure (to ease the usage of string floss)
  • Re-designed Electric Pot (addressing problems like cleaning, uneven heating, and lid burns)

Cross-functional skill matrix

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→ Prioritization

Finance & Strategy

  • TAM / SAM / SOM sizing
  • Unit economics
  • LTV : CAC trade-offs

→ Risk & Trust/Safety

Law & Regulation

  • Compliance-by-design
  • Risk mitigation
  • Terms & policy UX

→ Product craft

Design & Execution

  • Wireframing & design
  • Rapid prototyping
  • User journeys & specs